Ornaments, magnets, postcards, spoons, shot glasses, maps, coffee mugs – whatever it is that appeals to you, create a habit of always bringing home a “special something” that can instantly bring back your great memories of your travels around the country or around the world. Many travel souvenirs cost little in money though return value…
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31 Construction Mistakes – Hilarious!
Taking a little lighthearted break from all things travel, I found this article online about construction mistakes. Some of them are travel-related but all of them are hilarious. You just have to wonder what these designers and contractors where thinking. Sorry that the link includes ads but if you can get past that and keep…
Are The Langoliers for Real?
Recently I had a post on the 15 Movies You Will Never See on Airplanes. Thanks to some comments, I decided to do a Part 2 which will post soon. In part 2, I mention that the movie, The Langoliers, was the scariest movie about airplanes and airports I have ever seen. Well, imagine the…
Mars: The Ultimate Travel Destination?
We often talk about our travels on BoardingArea but they are so – Earthly. There are many wonderful things to see on our own planet but for out of this world travel, nothing beats solar travel. I talked about one thing everyone can do, well if you have enough money, and another thing that will…
Alaska Air Offering “Keys to the Sky” Contest
Read the rules carefully as this may be a contest best suited for those in and around the Seattle area or those who travel through this area. I post about travel contests from time to time but the winners in this Alaska Air (AS) contest will be flying high, so to speak. The contest, a…
Weekly Travel Roundup
Reporter stopped by TSA agent who didn’t know District of Columbia is in US Right at my home airport MCO, a resident of the District of Columbia (the seat of our national government) was asked for his passport. Why? The TSA agent did not recognize his Washington D.C. license, and was unaware that it was…
Garrett Popcorn Shops Giveaway
Do you have a favorite travel food? A dish or snack that has no equivalent back home? I certainly do, and I’d like to share it with you with a giveaway! Traveling through Chicago’s O’Hare, you may have noticed a long line of people buying popcorn in Terminal B. But they’re not just buying any…
Air New Zealand’s Fantastic Safety Video
Air New Zealand has a habit of creating interesting, fun airline safety videos, and their newest is no exception. They’ve partnered with Sports Illustrated to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their Swimsuit Edition and show off the beautiful Cook Islands. To celebrate the new safety video, Air New Zealand is giving away 5 trips for…
Weekly Contest Roundup
Here are several contests that offer travel winnings. Good luck! Queen Mary 2’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Sweepstakes Ever wanted to board the Queen Mary 2 and sail across the Atlantic? To celebrate their 10th Anniversary, the Queen Mary 2 is giving away a trip for 2 from New York to Southampton, England. While your cruise is…
Weekly Contest Roundup
Here are several contests that offer travel winnings. Good luck! Qatar Airways Destigram Qatar is having a photo contest with the help of Instragram. To enter, follow them and post a picture from a list of cities (with the included hashtags). Eight random winners will get 100,000 Qatar Airways Privilege Club Qmiles and the two…
